Weather
Tornado warning issued in Corbin, Kentucky
CORBIN, KY – A tornado warning has been issued for Corbin and Barbourville, Kentucky, as a dangerous supercell storm moves into the area.
The National Weather Service has confirmed an area of circulation entering Downtown Corbin, with another rotation detected southwest of the city.
If you are in Corbin, Barbourville, or surrounding areas, take cover immediately!
Tornado sirens are currently sounding in Corbin, and residents should seek immediate shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
This storm poses a serious threat to life and property.
Storm Details
- Tornado Warning in Effect: Until 7:45 PM EST
- Areas Impacted: Corbin, Barbourville, north of Williamsburg, and surrounding communities
- Current Status: A tornado-warned supercell is moving rapidly through the region
This tornado warning is just outside of some forecast areas, but residents in Corbin and southeastern Kentucky must remain alert and prepared.
Multiple tornado warnings remain active across southeastern Kentucky, including areas near Parkers Lake and Corbin.
If you have friends or family in the affected areas, contact them immediately and ensure they are seeking shelter.
For those without a safe place to take cover, a large basement is available for shelter—spread the word to those in need.
Stay safe, remain indoors, and monitor weather alerts closely. More updates will follow as the situation develops.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Emergency responders are working multiple rescue calls after a confirmed tornado touched down west of Bloomington and moved directly toward the city, prompting urgent shelter warnings across the region.
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Clear Creek until 7:30 p.m. EST, describing the situation as particularly dangerous.
The tornado was confirmed on the ground approximately eight miles west of Bloomington and moving east at an estimated 40 miles per hour.
Authorities report that multiple homes have sustained significant damage, with early indications that several individuals may be trapped inside residences impacted by the storm.
Emergency crews are actively conducting search and rescue operations in affected neighborhoods.
Communities directly in the projected path included Bloomington, Ellettsville, the campus of Indiana University Bloomington, Solsberry, and Whitehall.
Meteorologists warned that the storm was capable of producing destructive winds and hail up to the size of ping pong balls. Officials emphasized that the tornado posed a serious threat to life and property.
Residents in the warned area were urged to seek shelter immediately — preferably in a basement or on the lowest level of a sturdy structure, inside an interior room away from windows.
Authorities stressed not to delay action while waiting for visual confirmation of the tornado.
Emergency management officials continue to monitor the storm’s track and assess damage. Additional updates are expected as response efforts continue and more information becomes available.